THE SURF RIDERS OF HAWAII – A.R. GURREY JR. THE FATHER OF SURF PHOTOGRAPHY

November 24th, 2012 Scott Bass

This ultra rare Gurrey family copy is one of only six known copies in existence; 1914 book was produced by the father of surf photography.

The Surfing Heritage Vintage Surf Auction

presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection has posted up another auction “Sneak Peek” videos. This installment highlights a truly scarce, unique, and rare find: The Surf Riders of Hawaii by A.R. Gurrey Jr.

LONG VERSION:

Behind the Book- A.R. Gurrey’s The Surf Riders of Hawaii, 1914

SHORT VERSION:

Behind the Book- A.R. Gurrey’s The Surf Riders of Hawaii, 1914

SOME INSIGHT FROM SOTHEBY’S AUCTION HOUSE WHICH SOLD A COPY OF THE SURF RIDERS OF HAWAII IN JUNE 2011 FOR $37,500

“California Gold”

is the theme of the Surfing Heritage Vintage Surf Auction presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection. Surfboards and memorabilia with a California flair from the ’20s through the ’70s.

The Surfing Heritage Auction Advisory Committee has already coalesced a solid selection of “Gold” from various donations and sellers and are actively searching for more. The committee is anticipating between 50 – 60 pristine vintage surfboards for the live auction and at least 40 items for the silent auction.